The Baltimore Ravens, unable to work out a scheduling conflict with the Baltimore Orioles, will open the 2013 season on the road on Thursday, Sept. 5, the NFL announced Friday.

The teams' stadiums use the same parking lots, making it impossible for games to be played at the same time. It was determined that even if the Orioles shifted their game against the White Sox to the afternoon, the logistics wouldn't work.

The winner of the Super Bowl traditionally opens the NFL season with a Thursday night game.

"While we are disappointed for the fans in Baltimore, we appreciate the efforts of the Ravens, Orioles and Major League Baseball and understand the logistical problems in trying to schedule the teams on the same day," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement Friday.

"The Ravens will open the season on the road on Thursday night, September 5, in our annual NFL Kickoff Game on NBC. We are exploring potential fan activities in Baltimore around the Kickoff Game, including a pre-game concert."